La Minita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
231 Population 444/sq mi density
$65,900 Home Value $397,356 Zillow
77°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

La Minita, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$65,900
77% below
Zillow: $397,356
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How La Minita Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Minita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
23%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Minita a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Minita is $65,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,356. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

21.1% of adults in La Minita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Minita has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population231
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$48,653
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$796

Housing

Home Value$65,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$397,356
Housing Units77
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes20.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation250 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in La Minita was built in 1993.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.